Hi everybody,
I'm considering the purchase of a charger for my system as I don't want to drain my batteries too too much during multiple cloudy days. So, I looked at two Iota models (dls-45 and dls-55). Their website's description somehow got me confused about the IQ4 feature. I'm hoping for some clarifications here.
So, my intended use is to give a good charge my bank (12V 464Ah) when the sun is somewhere else in the world or when I drained a lot of power during the day with power tools. On their website, Iota mentioned that even without IQ4, the charger will drop current when the battery nears full soc and move to a float charge. What is the point then to have IQ4? Anybody has experience with this feature?
Also, I was thinking of an Iota charger because I know they are usually appreciated by their owners but I have to mention I find a bit bugging that it won't allow an EQ before seven days of floating. Mine will never be switched on for more than 5-6 or say 8 hours so the Iota's EQ function will just be useless for me. Does anybody knows of a similar reliable charger (120VAC input, 12V 40-55A range) that would have the same features but that would allow EQ as soon as the charger hits floating stage?
Thank you all
I'm considering the purchase of a charger for my system as I don't want to drain my batteries too too much during multiple cloudy days. So, I looked at two Iota models (dls-45 and dls-55). Their website's description somehow got me confused about the IQ4 feature. I'm hoping for some clarifications here.
So, my intended use is to give a good charge my bank (12V 464Ah) when the sun is somewhere else in the world or when I drained a lot of power during the day with power tools. On their website, Iota mentioned that even without IQ4, the charger will drop current when the battery nears full soc and move to a float charge. What is the point then to have IQ4? Anybody has experience with this feature?
Also, I was thinking of an Iota charger because I know they are usually appreciated by their owners but I have to mention I find a bit bugging that it won't allow an EQ before seven days of floating. Mine will never be switched on for more than 5-6 or say 8 hours so the Iota's EQ function will just be useless for me. Does anybody knows of a similar reliable charger (120VAC input, 12V 40-55A range) that would have the same features but that would allow EQ as soon as the charger hits floating stage?
Thank you all
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